OLKC2017

Call for Papers

ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION IS CLOSED

  

 The University of Valladolid is pleased to announce the celebration of the 11th International Conference on Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities (OLKC), which will be held at the 'Palacio de Congresos Conde Ansúrez', the University of Valladolid Conference Centre, from 26th to 28th of April 2017.

 The Organizing Committee wishes that this Congress became an international forum for discussion and debate. We encourage all interested people - leading scholars, young researchers, and scholar-practitioners - to participate actively and share their knowledge and experience in order to contribute to enriching the field of Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities. In addition, we invite all the participants to enjoy the ancient city of Valladolid (Spain) at the heart of Spain.

  

 Key Dates
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 Deadline extension: 28th November - Submission of extended abstract (1800 words excluding references)!!  NOW CLOSED</li>
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 23th January - Communication of acceptance of abstracts</li>
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 27th March (extended) – Submission of Full papers (5,000 - 7,000 words)</li>
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 16th April - Deadline for Conference registration.</li>
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 Academic Theme 2017 - Inspirational Learning

 The proposed theme for OKLC 2017 aims to explore the inspirational side of learning. Inspiration emerges from purpose, knowing what you do and why you do it. Organizational purpose emerges from the vision, mission and values of an organization. Creating a purposeful organization is not easy, but it is especially necessary in tough times. It takes the commitment of leaders who hold themselves accountable for delivering on the corporate mission. Next, the challenge is to enable people to excel, help them discover their own wisdom, engage themselves entirely in their work, and accept responsibility for learning and making change. But while purpose is the spark that sets up the vision and defines its mission, it needs to be practiced. So a leader must "connect the dots" between what an employee does and why it matters to the organization. This all leads again to people engagement with a company so that purpose becomes personal and…inspirational.

 By embracing this theme, we believe OLKC 2017 debate will help to reflect on hot topics needed to learn with inspiration in nowadays turbulent times. More than ever, inspiration is need as an ultimate thinking and learning tool. Or it always has been? New reflections around the need to connect individual, social and organizational side of learning and knowledge resources, the importance of leadership, the need for human resource development, the role of emotions, the tolerance for errors, women’s leadership learning, the theory on ambidexterity and a etc. It all together with contributions offering insights on new research possibilities on organizational learning will be welcomed.

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OLKC2017

Call for Papers